CSA info in pop magazine

2003-02-25 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Allan, other CSA growers/shareholders and wannabes: The current March-April issue of "Organic Style" includes 3 entire pages in their FOOD section titled Fresher, Cheaper Veggies in which they suggest that buying a share in a local farm is the easiest way to a healthful diet. They also

Re: Worried About Anthrax? By Susun Weed

2003-02-24 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Susan is right. Our own immune systems are the key to gaining and continuing robust health for ourselves and our critters. Transfer factor is more effective than herbals, which are in turn far more effective than synthetic prescription drugs in achieving homeostasis. Allan please allow:

Re: Worried About Anthrax? By Susun Weed

2003-02-24 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
You're right, Jane. Nothing beats whole (organic when possible) foods, lots of good water, regular exercise, and a cheerful, positive outlook on life -- and Transfer Factor which can bullet proof one's immune system. Before I met TF, the herb cat's claw was my own first line of defense, more

Re: intelligence?

2003-02-18 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Guinea intelligence is an oxymoron. Humor! Now that's something they live. In my suburban neighborhood the fools like to car-watch. Sometimes they stop and then trot along beside a vehicle as it slows for them, and if they're in the mood, will chase the car on foot until it gets away. Their

Unauthorized dam activity ;-)

2003-02-13 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Unauthorized dam activity. smile.This is smile material. It was an actual letter sent to a man named Ryan DeVries by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, State of Michigan. ***Mr. Ryan DeVries 2088 Dagget

Future predicting...

2003-02-05 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
The story is familiar that when Harry Truman and Tom Dewey faced off in the 1948 presidential elections, Dewey went to bed convinced he was the next president of the United States. But when he awoke, he learned that Harry Truman had won.What may not be as well known is that Dewey said to his

Hooray Jane Sherry/Real Reason the Chicken crossed the Road ;-)

2003-01-28 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Dear BD NOW! list, I'm a neophyte biodynamically speaking, and even thought about asking Hugh for a mini broadcaster for my yard after reading his site. Silly me. On some topics you may not be able to stump me --much --however, I find that kindness, real gut-level caring,generosity of

Re: Looking for a new CSA name

2003-01-24 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
My Garden Consider please how your customers would love to claim great produce came from My Garden; on repeat sales you could begin gentle teaching if so inclined. Yours could become THE official garden of good because those who tried would be convinced. Cheers, Patti, central Florida where we

Re: Swallowing a cat if you have a mouse inside

2003-01-22 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
My 4-legged indoor/outdoor pets don't have fleas. I do nothing specifically to create a flea-free environment, except that a couple of pet guinea fowl patrol their yard eating mosquitoes, roaches, etc, as they go. Come to think of it, my house is also free of fleas. Not bad for a couple of funny

Re: Other than Jeavons?

2002-12-16 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Title: Re: WENDELL BERRY: The Agrarian Standard Thanks, Cheryl and David re: my whining about starting and finishing a basic biodynamics course in one late night. (www.oregon.com) Allan, you were right. Sorry I blasted you for inferring my ignorance when I joined the list. (Mind still blown,

Re: Other than Jeavons?

2002-12-13 Thread PAT MCGAULEY
Title: Re: WENDELL BERRY: The Agrarian Standard Good grief, Tony: I was just toddling along musing through your post late last night when the link to www.oregon.org caught my eye as offering an introductory class to biodynamics. That was yesterday. I did it! I read the whole thing. Now I